Salary: $87,977.00 - $98,179.00 Annually
Location : 645 Pine Street, Burlington, VT
Job Type: Regular Full Time Exempt
Job Number: DPW Traffic Manager
Department: Public Works
Division: Traffic
Opening Date: 07/08/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Non Union
General Purpose This position is responsible for providing overall management of projects, programs, finances and work crews in the Traffic Group and the Signals Group.
Union Affiliation: Non-Union
Pay Grade 20: $87,977.00 - $98,179.00
Remote Tier 2: Up to one (1) day remote/week
Essential Job Functions - Provide management to:
- Traffic Group: Responsible for Signs, Lines, Meters and Crossing Guards
- Signals Group: Responsible for Traffic Signals and Warning Lights.
- Recruit, supervise, train, and evaluate crew performance, including but not limited to discipline, resolving conflicts, motivating employees and proper documentation of performance in accordance with the City of Burlington Comprehensive Personnel Policy Manual.
- Provide guidance and coaching to crews to promote to team philosophy and professionalism, including identifying opportunities for professional development
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Department and Division goals; communicate these goals to the crew and solicit feedback, in coordination with Division Director.
- Develop operations, maintenance and capital programs and evaluation metrics, in coordination with the Division Director.
- Manage and prioritize work tasks
- Manage the schedule for regular, seasonal and part time crews.
- Manage material and equipment resources.
- Monitor and document the day-to-day operations and long term programs.
- Prepare a variety of daily, monthly and year-end reports as they relate to these programs. Including but not limited to task management, cost projections, inventory control, budget performance, etc.
- Prepare requests for bid/contract documents for vendor services, including but not limited to, yearly contracts, special projects, equipment, maintenance, etc.
- Manage vendor contracts to ensure the use of the proper methods and materials and that the vendor maintains a safe worksite in compliance with City standards.
- layout and construction/installation of traffic signs, pavement markings and signals as designed by Tech Services or their consultants.
- Coordinate construction/installation with other departments/organizations (e.g. Police, Fire, Parks, CCTA, etc) and DigSafe as needed.
- Assure adherence to quality standards established by department procedures, City regulations and state and industry standards.
- Facilitate daily safety meeting and ensure the City Safety Manual is followed. Review up- dates to VOSHA and DOT Traffic Standards.
- Act as "Ambassador" for DPW, carrying out work in a manner consistent with Department Mission and Vision.
- Identify and coordinate truck servicing with Fleet Manager.
- Oversee the completion of work orders including billing functions and solve related problems as required.
- Maintain database to ensure yearly accurate measurement of installed assets including but not limited to signs, lines and signal equipment.
- Monitor daily job progression, manage fieldwork, solve problems related to field conflicts.
- Coordinate and staff the City's Crossing Guard program.
Non-Essential Job Functions: - Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements - Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.
- High school diploma or equivalent and six (6) years of related experience in management of traffic related construction, with at least three (3) years' experience in supervision of others required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of VOSHA and DOT Traffic Standards.
- Ability to obtain a valid Vermont State CDL Class B Driver's License within 6 months of employment.
- Knowledge of departmental, divisional, City and state policies, procedures and regulations affecting area of assignment.
- Ability to inspect work projects for adherence to specifications, divisional procedures and other pertinent regulations and codes.
- Ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts.
- Knowledge of supervisory practices and the ability to delegate work through others.
- Knowledge of administrative practices and the ability to provide required written reports and documentation.
- Ability to work in a Windows based environment with knowledge of word-processing, spreadsheet and database software.
- Ability to learn new, program-specific software applications.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with supervisors, staff, subordinates, governmental and industrial representatives, and the general public.
- Demonstrated ability to forecast and plan long-range division maintenance and repair projects and the ability to recommend long-range construction and improvements projects in area of assignment.
- Ability to create and maintain an environment that embraces the 6 operating principles: Customer Service, Fiscal Responsibility, Good Labor Relations, Employee Empowerment, Cooperation and Constant Improvement.
- Regular attendance is necessary and is essential to meeting the expectations of the job functions.
- Ability to understand and comply with City standards, safety rules and personnel policies.
Additional InformationPromoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity. The City of Burlington is proud to offer full time employees a comprehensive benefits program that includes:
- Medical/Dental Insurance Coverage
- Prescription Drug Coverage
- Flexible Spending Programs
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Leave (Sick and Vacation)
- Pension Plan
- Contributory Retirement Plan
- Life Insurance
- Discounted Gym Memberships
- Free Yoga Membership to Sangha Studios (Burlington, Williston & online)
- Tuition Discounts for Champlain College TruEd
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Bonus Incentives Program
- Local & National Store Discounts
- Subsidized Transportation Options
- Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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Do you have at least a High School diploma or equivalent?
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Do you have at least six (6) years of related experience in management of traffic related construction?
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Do you have at least (3) years' experience supervising others in a formal capacity?
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I acknowledge that I must have a valid driver's license and be able to pass a Motor Vehicle Record check.
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